Girl is shot with BB gun

A teenage girl was shot in the face with a BB gun in Telford, police said today.

But the girl disappeared after reporting the incident, to a member of the public, on playing fields at Castlecroft, Stirchley, at 1.30pm yesterday.

Police now want the victim, aged 13 or 14, to come forward.

Constable Stuart Ind, of Telford police, said: "Acting-Sergeant Brett Tyson is seeking help with an incident where a young girl was hit in the face by a missile fired from a BB gun. Officers have seized a BB gun in relation to this inquiry."

Witnesses can call Sgt Tyson on 08457 444888.